HANOVER, N.J. — When you’re a strong, physical and fast centerback from Long Island, New York, the comparisons were bound to happen. “Sean Nealis has a real chance because of his attitude and his mentality,” New York Red Bulls coach Chris Armas said of the rookie defender after training Thursday. “He comes to work, he […]
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — As the final whistle sounded, marking a 2-0 win against Costa Rica and heralding a new era in U.S. Soccer, Sebastian Lletget could hardly contain his emotions at what had transpired, both on the field at Avaya Stadium and throughout the men’s team’s annual January training camp. The LA Galaxy midfielder […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — After nearly four weeks of training, the U.S. men’s soccer team concludes it’s annual winter camp with a friendly against Costa Rica, as the Concacaf rivals meet in the Bay Area at Avaya Stadium. New head coach Gregg Berhalter, who’s assembled a squad made up of MLS players, has used the […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — When the roster for U.S. Soccer’s annual January camp was released back in December, one name stuck out. Michael Bradley — a mainstay of the team for over a decade, but a significant part of the group that failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup — was certainly a surprise […]
HARRISON, N.J. — No New York Red Bulls player would use the word “root,” but it was clear an Atlanta United MLS Cup would prove beneficial to them. When the Five Stripes defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they lifted MLS Cup in front of an announced 73,000 fans and the Red Bulls […]
HARRISON, N.J. — They were two announcements that took no one in American soccer circles by surprise. On Sunday, at long last, Gregg Berhalter was named the new U.S. men’s national team coach. A few hours later, the New York Red Bulls made Tyler Adams’ transfer to RB Leipzig official. Both moves were rumored for […]
HARRISON, N.J. — The New York Red Bulls’ lockdown defense was a major reason they captured a third Supporters’ Shield in six years. And for the most part, it was the same back four game after game — Kemar Lawrence, Tim Parker, Aaron Long and Michael Amir Murillo. But will the Red Bulls’ fab four […]
HANOVER, N.J. — They are the best defensive pairing in Major League Soccer, anchoring a backline that conceded the fewest goals in the league during a regular season culminated by a third Supporters’ Shield title in six years. Aaron Long was named the MLS Defender of the Year, Tim Parker’s preseason trade from the Vancouver […]
HANOVER, N.J. — Chris Armas had no problem with Tyler Adams and Aaron Long getting called into the U.S. men’s national team for European friendlies against England and Italy. But the New York Red Bulls coach is a little miffed at how long both of his starters played in a 1-0 loss against the Azzurri […]
The New York Red Bulls took down Columbus Crew SC 3-0 (3-1 on aggregate) Sunday night to advance to the Eastern Conference final. Daniel Royer sealed the victory when he scored twice in the 73rd and 76th minutes. Alex Muyl scored the Red Bulls’ first goal in the 17th minute. The Red Bulls will face […]